Tornado Relief Resources

If you are injured please call 911, or go to your nearest emergency room.

May 28, 2026 Update (as of 2:08 pm)

The Forward Staging Area building will be open next week Tuesday, May 26, 2026 through Friday, May 29, 2026 from 4pm to 7pm.

Former Community Church of the Plains
4205 S. Van Buren St.
Enid, OK 73701

Please Avoid Impacted Area

City officials ask all residents to avoid the damaged areas while emergency crews work to:

  • Clear debris
  • Support affected residents
  • Maintain safe access for first responders and utility crews

Staying away from these areas helps crews work safely and quickly.

Safety Reminders

Please keep these safety tips in mind:

  • Do not enter blocked or damaged areas.
  • Do not move debris unless it is safe to do so.
  • Follow directions from emergency personnel.
  • Check on neighbors, especially older adults and people with disabilities, by phone or text when possible.

If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

Media Contact:
Derrick G. Silas, Sr.
Director of Communications
desk: 580-616-7294

email: dsilas@enid.org

Rebuilding Information

The following is an informational packet for those looking to rebuild:

The following list contains approved contractors:

Donations

Coordinated Donation Efforts

There is no need of supplies at this time. (5/21/2026)

Food Donations

There are no food donations needed at this time. (5/21/2026) 

Monetary Donations

Monetary donations are one of the most effective ways to support both immediate relief and long-term recovery.

To help ensure funds can be used locally and flexibly, donations are encouraged through the following community partner links:

Found Items

Drop-off Location

Enid Public Library
120 W Maine Street
Enid, OK 73701

Examples of Items to Turn In
  • Birth certificates
  • Checkboooks
  • Driver licenses or other IDs
  • Family photos
  • Mail
  • Medical or insurance paperwork
  • Other personal belongings with identifying information

Important

Please do not post photos of personal documents or private items online. Turning them in at the library helps protect residents’ privacy.

For updates related to tornado recovery, please continue to check this disaster relief page.

Free Copies of Deeds

According to Enid News & Eagle, Property owners in Gray Ridge Estates and surrounding area who have suffered loss due to the tornado can obtain free, certified copies of deeds to assist them with any paperwork they might need while navigating insurance or assistance programs, according to the Garfield County Clerk’s office.

Those in need of copies can call (580) 237-0226, option 1, or go to the Garfield County Register of Deeds Division of the County Clerk’s office, 114 W. Broadway, Room 105, on the main floor of the Garfield County Court House. Property owners will need to provide a photo I.D. or proof of identity. Officials also can deliver if transportation is an issue.

 

Lost and Found Pets & Pet Food Donations

Pets
If you have a pet that is lost you can check the Enid Animal Welfare Facebook page and or visit the facility directly to see if they have your pet. Enid Animal Welfare is located at: 1200 S. 10th Street.

ESPCA - Food for pets, offering microchip scanning for any found pets so we can help reunite them with their families as quickly as possible.

Donations for pets can be dropped off at:
1116 Overland Trail
Enid, OK 73703

 

Reporting Property Damage

Residents are urged to report property damage at the following URL: https://damage.ok.gov.

SBA Assistance Available in-person through May 22

Online ONLY

In-person assistance ended on May 22, 2026.

As more information becomes available, you will be able to find it online at https://lending.sba.gov/search-disaster/?disaster=OK-20036

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits

Replacement SNAP benefits are available.

Policy permits the replacement of food purchased with SNAP benefits lost due to a “household misfortune” such as storms. Clients need to complete this form within 10 calendar days of the event at the following website: 
https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/okdhs/documents/searchcenter/okdhsformresults/08fb012e.pdf .

Individuals may also call (405) 522-5050 to complete the form over the phone.

If individuals would like to complete the form in person, go to one of the county offices:

  • 119 E Broadway Ave, Enid, Oklahoma
  • 215 E. Grand Ave, Ponca City, Oklahoma